‘Meet the Press’ Anchor Tim Russert Dies at 58

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2008 Veteran journalist and "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died Friday of an apparent heart attack while recording voice-overs for Sunday's show, according to NBC. Russert, 58, was also the network's Washington bureau chief and had grilled politicians and public figures on "Meet the Press" since 1991. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Limbaugh Is Called Out for ‘Phony Soldiers’ Remark

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2007 He's certainly not famous for his magnanimity, but this time Rush Limbaugh's sharp tongue seems to have gotten him into a real pickle. The conservative radio talk show host is under fire from congressional Democrats for his recent statement that U.S. troops who oppose the war are "phony soldiers." Limbaugh's ill-conceived rant also caught this active-duty soldier's attention, judging by his blog. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Let It Be Known That Keith Olbermann’s Not Havin’ It

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2007 President Bush's criticism of MoveOnorg's "General Betray Us" ad and the "Democrat Party" provoked this barrage of verbiage from MSNBC host Keith Olbermann, who slams Bush for "behaving a little bit more than usual like we'd all interrupted him while he was watching his favorite cartoons on the DVR " . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraqis Tuning In to Their Version of ‘The Daily Show’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 Baghdad's answer to Jon Stewart (Saaed Khalifa, above) skewers both Iraqis and Americans alike in his nightly "Daily Show"-esque broadcast. A recent joke: Iraq's Ministry of Water and Sewage changed its name to the Ministry of Sewage -- because it had given up on the water part. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Let the Eagle Soar

Staff / Truthdig Oct 19, 2006 Former attorney general and amateur singer/songwriter John Ashcroft appeared Wednesday on "The Daily Show" to defend the president's various abuses of power, including torture, which he characterized as stern questioning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Study: ‘Daily Show’ as Informative as Broadcast News

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2006 It has often been said that "The Daily Show" is the major source of news for many Americans, but a recent study found the comedy program to be just as informative as nightly news broadcasts. The only difference: While Jon Stewart and Co. dilute the news with humor, the networks fill their broadcasts with hype. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ Dissects Ney Plea

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2006 Jon Stewart digests the latest Abramoff developments, including Bob Ney's abuse of the "drinking problem" defense: "If you're keeping score at home, that now makes alcohol responsible for corruption, anti-Semitism and homosexual pedophilia." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Oct 14, 2006 This week's slew of Truthdig-flavored videos includes two (gasp!) conservatives: Andrew Sullivan and Dennis Miller. Please listen to what they have to say -- even if only to sharpen your debating skills. Also check out Robert Scheer on North Korea and Iran and Wolf Blitzer humiliating a GOP'er over Foleygate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ Nails Bush’s ‘Generals’ Excuse

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2006 When the president is asked why he refuses to change strategies in Iraq, he often says: "I listen to our generals." On Thursday's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart ripped apart that statement with a series of clips that showed top brass criticizing the war and the administration. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

CNN’s Working Class Hero

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2006 Lou Dobbs on 'the Daily Show' calls for a return to progressive values: "Why don't we take on the concept that's held the country in pretty good stead for 200 years and return to a national vision of shared burdens, shared responsibilities and shared sacrifice." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dennis Miller Defends Pro-Bush Stance to Stewart

Staff / Truthdig Oct 11, 2006 Dennis Miller tells Jon Stewart that Dick Cheney keeps the country safe; if the VP will blast his friend with a shotgun, what might he have in store for the evildoers? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2006 In this week's edition of the best Truthdig-flavored videos: Bush makes a stunning statement on Iraq's connection with 9/11; a black "Daily Show" reporter rails on Republicans for not being racist enough; and Ann Coulter gets her comeuppance. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )